Publications by authors named "Yaxuan Zhao"

Introduction: Previous research has found that family factors predict adolescents' academic burnout, but few studies have described the mechanisms underlying the relationship. At the same time, there is a lack of longitudinal data on the possible mechanisms. This study aimed to examine the relationship between family functioning and academic burnout and the serial mediating effect of future time perspective and emotional problems (measured by depression and anxiety).

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Nerve injury-induced changes in pain-associated genes contribute to genesis of neuropathic pain and comorbid anxiety. Phosphorylated CTD interacting factor-1 (PCIF1)-triggered N6, 2'-O-dimethyladenosine (mAm) mRNA modification represents an additional layer of gene regulation. However, the role of PCIF1 in these disorders is elusive.

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Although a single nucleotide polymorphism for -acetyltransferase 10 (NAT10) has been identified in patients with early-onset stroke, the role of NAT10 in ischemic injury and the related underlying mechanisms remains elusive. Here, we provide evidence that NAT10, the only known RNA 4-acetylcytidine (ac4C) modification "writer", is increased in the damaged cortex of patients with acute ischemic stroke and the peri-infarct cortex of mice subjected to photothrombotic (PT) stroke. Pharmacological inhibition of NAT10 with remodelin on Days 3-7 post-stroke or astrocytic depletion of NAT10 targeted virus attenuates ischemia-induced infarction and improves functional recovery in PT mice.

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Solar-driven atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) presents a sustainable approach for freshwater production with sunlight as the sole energy input. To address challenges posed by diurnal moisture variations and diffusive sunlight, we present a system-wide approach that synergistically enhances moisture capture and solar energy utilization in an integrated water harvester. Moisture utilization at the bulk sorbent scale is improved through the hierarchical pore structure of scalable biomass gel sheets enabling rapid regeneration and is further upscaled to system-level performance through a kinetics-matched, continuously multicyclic operation protocol in a multilayered device.

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The gut microbiota has been linked to a number of neurological disorders. However, it is unclear whether the gut microbiota is involved in the genesis of chronic itch, a refractory condition that afflicts patients both physically and mentally. Here, we report that depletion of gut microbiota enhances tolerance to itch in mice orally administered with antibiotics (ABX) and mice free of germ.

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Pyroptosis, a programmed necrotic cell death mediated by gasdermin, can activate strong immune responses and serve as a potential target for cancer therapy. Nevertheless, the relatively large molecular size and negative surface charge of gasdermin impede them from effectively intracellular delivery and directly inducing pyroptosis. Here, a cytosolic protein delivery system, fluorinated iron oxide nanoparticles (FIONPs) is reported, which can self-assemble with active gasdermin A3 protein (GSDMA3) via noncovalent interactions and effectively trigger pyroptosis in 4T1 cells.

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Contaminants capable of crossing the placental barrier (PB) adversely affect female reproduction and fetal development. The rapid identification of PB-permeable contaminants is urgently needed due to the inefficiencies of conventional cell-based transwell assays for the screening of large quantities of chemicals. Herein, we construct a PBScreen server using a multifusion deep learning (DL) model for the accurate and rapid screening of PB-permeable chemicals.

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Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) offers a promising pathway to alleviate global water scarcity, highlighting the need for environmentally responsible sorbent materials. In this context, this research introduces a universal strategy for transforming natural polysaccharides into effective hydrogel sorbents, demonstrated with cellulose, starch, and chitosan. The methodology unites alkylation to graft thermoresponsive groups, thereby enhancing water processability and enabling energy-efficient water release at lower temperatures, with the integration of zwitterionic groups to ensure stable and effective water sorption.

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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) constitutes a severe complication that occurs after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), significantly reducing the survival rate of patients. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are capable of ameliorating the tissue damage caused by GVHD through exerting immunosuppressive effects; however, the relevant mechanisms require further investigation. This study used a GVHD mouse model to explore the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of human placental mesenchymal stem cells (hPMSCs) in mitigating GVHD-induced liver injury.

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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death with the potential to reverse traditional cancer therapy resistance. The combination of ferroptosis with chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy and X-ray therapy has demonstrated remarkably improved therapeutic efficiency. Radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) is an emerging approach that achieves precise radiation to diseased tissues via radionuclide delivery.

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Article Synopsis
  • Human placental mesenchymal stromal cells (hPMSCs) help reduce intestinal damage in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) by decreasing oxidative stress and improving tight junction protein expression.
  • In experiments with GVHD mice and TNF-α-stimulated human colon cells, hPMSCs demonstrated a reduction in harmful substances and an increase in protective enzymes.
  • The mechanisms behind hPMSCs' protective effects are linked to a specific signaling pathway involving CD73, adenosine, and several key proteins that regulate oxidative stress and cell integrity.
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Background: Oxidative stress is increased in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) recipients and leads to the development of graft versus host disease (GVHD). Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can ameliorate GVHD by regulating the function of T cells. However, whether MSCs can modulate erythrocyte antioxidant metabolism and thus reduce GVHD is not known.

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Background: Human placental mesenchymal stromal cells (hPMSCs) are known to limit graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). CD8CD122PD-1Tregs have been shown to improve the survival of GVHD mice. However, the regulatory roles of hPMSCs in this subgroup remain unclear.

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Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is recognized as a crucial strategy to address the global challenge of water scarcity by tapping into the vast reserves of atmospheric moisture for potable water supply. Within this domain, sorbents lie in the core of AWH technologies as they possess broad adaptability across a wide spectrum of humidity levels, underpinned by the cyclic sorption and desorption processes of sorbents, necessitating a multi-scale viewpoint regarding the rational material and chemical selection and design. This Invited Review delves into the essential sorption mechanisms observed across various classes of sorbent systems, emphasizing the water-sorbent interactions and the progression of water networks.

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Chronic inflammatory pain caused by neuronal hyperactivity is a common and refractory disease. Kv3.1, a member of the Kv3 family of voltage-dependent K channels, is a major determinant of the ability of neurons to generate high-frequency action potentials.

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Purpose: To investigate the independent and joint associations of vitamin B12 and methylmalonic acid (MMA) with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Methods: We included 6797 individuals with MASLD from the U.S.

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The planning of human resources and the management of enterprises consider the organization's size, the amount of effort put into operations, and the level of productivity. Inefficient allocation of resources in organizations due to skill-task misalignment lowers production and operational efficiency. This study addresses organizations' poor resource allocation and use, which reduces productivity and the efficiency of operations, and inefficiency may adversely impact company production and finances.

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Objective: To investigate the association of timing, frequency, and food quality of night eating with all-cause, cancer, and diabetes mortality.

Methods: This study included 41,744 participants from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2002-2018). Night eating information was collected by 24-h dietary recall and the exposures were timing, frequency, and food quality of night eating.

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Experimental studies have shown that neuropathic pain impairs hippocampal synaptic plasticity. Here, we sought to determine the underlying mechanisms responsible for synaptic changes in neuropathic painful mouse hippocampal neurons. Beyond demonstrating proof-of-concept for the location of DExH-box helicase 9 (DHX9) in the nucleus, we found that it did exist in the cytoplasm and DHX9 depletion resulted in structural and functional changes at synapses in the hippocampus.

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Chemotherapy is widely used to treat colorectal cancer (CRC). Despite its substantial benefits, the development of drug resistance and adverse effects remain challenging. This study aimed to elucidate a novel role of glucagon in anti-cancer therapy.

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Multiple tumors are synergistically promoted by c-Met and TRK, and blocking their cross-signalling pathway may give better effects. In this study, we developed a tyrosine kinase inhibitor 1D228, which exhibited excellent anti-tumor activity by targeting c-Met and TRK. Models in vitro, 1D228 showed a significant better inhibition on cancer cell proliferation and migration than the positive drug Tepotinib.

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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) ameliorate graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)-induced tissue damage by exerting immunosuppressive effects. However, the related mechanism remains unclear. Here, we explored the therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of human placental-derived MSCs (hPMSCs) on GVHD-induced mouse liver tissue damage, which shows association with inflammatory responses, fibrosis accompanied by hepatocyte tight junction protein loss, the upregulation of Bax, and the downregulation of Bcl-2.

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Amplification of amino acids synthesis is reported to promote tumorigenesis. The serine/glycine biosynthesis pathway is a reversible conversion of serine and glycine catalyzed by cytoplasmic serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT)1 and mitochondrial SHMT2; however, the role of SHTM1 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is still unclear. We found that low SHMT1 expression is correlated with poor survival of RCC patients.

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Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, requiring innovative solutions such as atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), which captures moisture from the air to provide potable water to many water-stressed areas. Thermoresponsive hydrogels, a class of temperature-sensitive polymers, demonstrate potential for AWH as matrices for hygroscopic components like salts predominantly due to their relatively energy-efficient desorption properties compared to other sorbents. However, challenges such as limited swelling capacity due to the salting-out effect and difficulty in more complete water release hinder the effectiveness of conventional hydrogel sorbents.

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